Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T24N R 7W B · Structure no. SA0600000000219
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson Swamp Road over Bch of Lanes Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.